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'Being the light:' Second human luminaria event at Loomiller Park will pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

'Being the light:' Second human luminaria event at Loomiller Park will pay tribute to Martin Luther King Jr.

“We’re hoping to pay homage to the year that’s passed, the lessons we’ve learned, and to honor Dr. Martin Luther King by not only showing but being the light coming out of the darkness,” said LeftHand Artist Group board member Amy Heneghan.
Colorado appeals court agrees that ski pass waivers protect resorts from liability in chairlift injuries

Colorado appeals court agrees that ski pass waivers protect resorts from liability in chairlift injuries

The Colorado Court of Appeals ruling on lift ticket and season pass waivers -- which release ski areas from “any and all liability” -- could erase resort safety responsibilities outlined in laws like the Ski Safety Act and the Colorado Passenger Tramway Act
Longmont council adds its support to letter that seeks environmental action by Biden, Congress

Longmont council adds its support to letter that seeks environmental action by Biden, Congress

The Mountain Pact in a letter urges the Biden administration and the new Congress to prioritize adopting reforms that will reverse the devastating impacts the “energy dominance” agenda has had on Western mountain communities over the past four years.
Health officials ask for patience as Boulder County sticks to state COVID vaccination plan

Health officials ask for patience as Boulder County sticks to state COVID vaccination plan

Chris Campbell, Boulder County Public Health emergency manager and vaccine lead, during the county’s weekly COVID-19 update on Wednesday said the current vaccination plan is state-mandated and that altering the plan could jeopardize Boulder County’s ability to administer vaccines.
Longmont police report Jan. 13, 2021

Longmont police report Jan. 13, 2021

A daily crime report in Longmont.
St. Vrain Valley schools boasting upgraded safety features thanks in part to state grant

St. Vrain Valley schools boasting upgraded safety features thanks in part to state grant

The changes were highlighted during Wednesday’s school board meeting, at which the district’s annual report required by the Colorado Safe Schools Act was discussed. The report summarizes the district’s safety and security activities from July 1, 2019, to June 30. 
5 Longmont Public Safety employees on leave, but not for involvement in Capitol riots, per spokesperson

5 Longmont Public Safety employees on leave, but not for involvement in Capitol riots, per spokesperson

The department is not releasing any information about the employees on leave, including their positions, why and when they were placed on leave or if they were placed on leave at the same time. 
SVVSD graduation rates surpass state average, officials expect trend to continue

SVVSD graduation rates surpass state average, officials expect trend to continue

Over the past 10 years, SVVSD graduation rates have increased by 13.8% for all students and 30.4 % for Hispanic students, said Ann Reed, the district’s executive director of assessment. 
Five questions with Karen Ragland, St. Vrain Valley school board treasurer and assistant secretary

Five questions with Karen Ragland, St. Vrain Valley school board treasurer and assistant secretary

Have you ever wondered what a school board does? Today marks the fourth installment of an eight-part series focused on what the St. Vrain Valley board does and getting to know its members. 
Colorado loses out to Alabama for Space Command HQ; Polis says ‘politically motivated’

Colorado loses out to Alabama for Space Command HQ; Polis says ‘politically motivated’

Rep. Doug Lamborn, a Republican who represents the Colorado Springs area, wrote a letter to President-elect Joe Biden asking him to reverse the decision. Lamborn said the decision amounted to arbitrarily shuffling SPACECOM around like a “political trophy.”